Environmental Staff Professional

S&ME, Inc. • Chattanooga, TN

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About The Position

S&ME's Environmental Services team in Chattanooga, Tennessee is seeking a motivated and passionate Environmental Staff Professional ready to take on meaningful work and grow professionally.

As an Environmental Staff Professional, you will support environmental investigation, compliance, remediation, and brownfield redevelopment projects as well as commercial property due diligence efforts through Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs). This role will require the application of environmental regulations through a combination of education and professional experience. Staying current with industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices is essential to producing high-quality, clear, and defensible deliverables that meet both client and regulatory requirements.

This position combines fieldwork, technical analysis, and report writing, and project coordination across environmental site investigations, brownfield redevelopment, commercial due diligence, hazardous building materials, and broader environmental evaluations.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Geology or a related field
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant geo-environmental experience, including consulting, regulatory, or industry roles
• Strong communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing) with coworkers, contractors, regulatory representatives, and clients
• Attention to detail, creative, and critical thinking
• MS Office Suite proficiency
• Possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Tennessee Professional Registration (e.g., Professional Geologist) or the intent to obtain and maintain professional certification, a plus
• Experience with federal and/or state environmental regulations, a plus
• OSHA HAZWOPER 40-Hour Certification, a plus
• Familiarity with ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD, a plus

Responsibilities

• Support Phase I and II ESAs, environmental investigations, and remediation projects
• Environmental observation during site redevelopment activities
• Collect environmental media samples (soil, groundwater, soil gas, etc.) for chemical analysis and field screening data
• Lead and coordinate field investigations, supervise drilling and utility subcontractors, and conduct field testing and sampling to support site characterization and remedial decision-making
• Record clear and concise field forms and other documentation, including chains-of-custody
• Review and interpret field and laboratory environmental data, including comparison to applicable federal and state regulatory standards
• Data tabulation and management
• Graphical data preparation
• Technical report writing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Wellness Program - $50 off per month on your 2027 premiums!
• Pet Insurance
• Term Life & Long-Term Care Coverage - available Spring 2026
• 100% Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with a 5% company contribution
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO) - with rollover options
• Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Mentorship & Career Development Programs
• Credential Incentive Program - get rewarded for advancing your skills
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Recognition Program
• Company Vehicle & Fuel Card - for project-based roles
• $2,000 Employee Referral Bonuses - and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees